8.4
BBQ Fiends
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8.8/ 10
0 reviews“Egyptian-Texan barbecue from a Cairo-born pitmaster”
Kareem El-Ghayesh left a finance career in Cairo to smoke meat in Austin, and KG BBQ is the genuinely original result. From a trailer on Manor Road next to Oddwood Brewing, he layers Middle Eastern spice and technique over Central Texas fundamentals — a fusion the Michelin guide recognized with a Bib Gourmand. The brisket holds its Texas backbone, oak-smoked with a firm bark, but the seasoning brings something new: dukkah's nutty crunch, tahini's richness, harissa's slow heat. The beef short rib is a showpiece, and the hawawshi — spiced beef baked into pita — pulls the menu fully into Egyptian territory without losing the smoke. The Egyptian sides finish the picture. This is fusion with conviction, where two cuisines meet as equals rather than one borrowing a garnish from the other.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Thu–Sat 11am–8pm, Sun 11am–5pm, or until sold out
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Brisket, Beef Short Rib, and Hawawshi
What to Order
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Brisket2
Beef Short Rib3
Hawawshi4
Egyptian SidesWhy It Stands Out
**Fusion with genuine conviction.** KG BBQ reimagines oak-smoked brisket and beef short rib with dukkah, tahini, and harissa — a Bib Gourmand Egyptian-Texan trailer where two cuisines meet as equals.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 3108 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
- Phone
- (737) 294-8598
- Hours
- Thu–Sat 11am–8pm, Sun 11am–5pm, or until sold out
- Website
- www.kgbbq.com/
- Price Range
- $$
Ratings Breakdown
6 dimensions, each scored 0-10
Smoke8.9
Bark8.7
Tenderness8.8
Value9.1
Atmosphere8.0
Consistency8.7
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Good to Know
KG BBQ — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at KG BBQ?
Regulars point to Brisket, Beef Short Rib, Hawawshi, and Egyptian Sides.
What are KG BBQ's hours?
Thu–Sat 11am–8pm, Sun 11am–5pm, or until sold out
Is KG BBQ expensive?
KG BBQ is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does KG BBQ serve?
KG BBQ serves Central Texas Style barbecue — Central Texas BBQ is defined by its simplicity: salt-and-pepper rub, post oak wood, low and slow in an offset smoker. The meat is the star — no sauce needed. This is the style that put Texas BBQ on the world map.
